Raiders Cruise Past Crusaders in PL Opener

Colgate Swept Holy Cross, 7-0, in its Patriot League Debut Saturday

PAXTON, Mass. – Colgate Men's Tennis opened Patriot League play with a convincing 7-0 victory over Holy Cross Saturday at the Paxton Sports Centre.

The Raiders made short work of the Crusaders, sweeping the doubles point before claiming all six singles matches in straight sets to earn the victory.

Bobby Alter, Jacob Daugherty, Nick Laub and Jake Hirschberg were victorious in both singles and doubles action for Colgate. Tom Haile and Dean Koman tallied wins in doubles play while Noah Rosenblat and Win Reynolds picked up wins in their respective singles matches.

Bottom Line
Colgate 7, Holy Cross 0

Won-Lost Records
- Colgate improved to 11-3 overall and 1-0 in Patriot League play with the win.
- Holy Cross dipped to 2-4 and 0-1 with the setback.

Match Results
Doubles
1) Jacob Daugherty/Tom Halle (COL) def. Henry Harrs/Michael Varda (HC), 6-2
2) Nick Laub/Bobby Alter (COL) def. Jimmy Ye/Charlie Volkwein (HC), 6-2
3) Jake Hirschberg/Dean Komen (COL) def. Peter Campito/Elmar Lutz (HC), 6-2

Singles
1) Daugherty (COL) def. Harrs (HC), 6-0, 6-2
2) Laub (COL) def. Ye (HC), 6-0, 6-2
3) Noah Rosenblat (COL) def. Varda (HC), 6-3, 6-0
4) Alter (COL) def. Volkwein (HC), 6-1, 6-2
5) Hirschberg (COL) def. Rich DeGregoris (HC), 8-2
6) Win Reynolds (COL) def. Campito (HC), 8-5

From the Source
Assistant Coach Breanna Bachini
"I was impressed once again how the men competed from the first point in doubles to the last point in singles. The energy and high level of play was consistent throughout the entire match. The men still have quite a few matches left with a big opponent next weekend in Boston University. Consistency is key for them right now. It has brought them this far in the season and I have no doubt they will maintain their hard work in preparation for Boston University this week."

Up Next
- Colgate returns to action March 27 with a noon match against Patriot League foe Boston University at the Turning Stone Sportsplex in Verona.

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Players Mentioned

Bobby Alter: 6' 2"; Junior

Jacob Daugherty: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Tom Haile: 5' 10"; Senior

Jake Hirschberg: 6' 2"; Junior

Dean Koman: 6' 3"; Junior

Nick Laub: 6' 2"; Senior

Win Reynolds: 6' 0"; Junior

Noah Rosenblat: 5' 11"; First Year

Players Mentioned

Bobby Alter
: 6' 2"; Junior

Jacob Daugherty
: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Tom Haile
: 5' 10"; Senior

Jake Hirschberg
: 6' 2"; Junior

Dean Koman
: 6' 3"; Junior

Nick Laub
: 6' 2"; Senior

Win Reynolds
: 6' 0"; Junior

Noah Rosenblat
: 5' 11"; First Year